76ciology wrote:Embiid does not need just a star. Ben Simmons was a star, so was Jimmy.
Embiid needs an MVP caliber teammate to play with.
Not like Jrue or Middleton with Giannis.
Not like Klay or Draymond with Steph.
Not like post prime Jason Kidd and post prime Shawn Marion with Dirk.
Not like Tony Parker or Ginobili with Duncan.
Ben Simmons does not play like a star in the 2nd round of the playoffs. If he did he would still be playing for Philly.
Butler was here for half a season and they were 4 bounces from a game 7 overtime against the champs, in a series where he was +90 on the floor. I'm really not sure why you're trying to extrapolate from this that he needs an MVP caliber player.
By this same logic, I guess KD needs an MVP candidate co-star or else he can't win either? Guess so, since he has zero rings without Steph and he's played with Harden for two separate franchises.
Meanwhile, who's Embiid's best point guard he's ever had? As in someone with the ability to run a halfcourt offense, pass, playmake, and shoot? TJ McConnell? Jimmy Butler playing out of position?


















